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c-los13 · 03-09-2010, 07:19 PM

long story short....
bought s13 ka few months ago, sold my clean miata and got coilovers for the s13 and pay debts
i found some godspeed rs off ebay, installed em and the car got a whole new look

awesome!
here is my question when i go over bumps or little holes i hear this noise coming from the front like something is loose, i know how coilovers feel but this is different. i was thinking "old bushings" or "old control arms" but i just heard about this other guy with the same problem....
anyone heard bout this???????
thanks for reading, sorry im new to this....

ZenkiKid · 03-09-2010, 07:21 PM

You get what you pay for, why not pay a couple more hundred and get at least some megans? now you about to pay double...sucka.

jodett · 03-09-2010, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenkiKid

why not pay a couple more hundred and get at least some megans?

megans are shit too.

as for your little noise problem, be a little more descriptive. is it a clunk? rattle? thud? creak?

ILoveMyRHS13 · 03-09-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenkiKid

You get what you pay for, why not pay a couple more hundred and get at least some megans? now you about to pay double...sucka.

Yes, your Godspeeds are going bad. Shocker.

Flashman · 03-09-2010, 07:49 PM

the top nut might be loose

Teddy · 03-09-2010, 07:54 PM

They were bad before they even arrived at your doorstep.

c-los13 · 03-09-2010, 08:04 PM

i guess they were fine, i mean they were brand new
yeah i know theyre cheap, thats all i could get, i think coilovers are a must! i dont like 240s that look like 4x4!
its clunk!!!!!
top nut? mean that thing you adjusted with?

c-los13 · 03-09-2010, 08:05 PM

adjusted it with? *

Teddy · 03-09-2010, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c-los13

i guess they were fine, i mean they were brand new
yeah i know theyre cheap, thats all i could get, i think coilovers are a must! i dont like 240s that look like 4x4!
its clunk!!!!!
top nut? mean that thing you adjusted with?

Just because they were brand new doesn't mean that the quality was good. They were bound to break, it was just a question of when.

So now look at it this way. You went with the cheaper brand knowing they were cheap, and now you're having problems.

Is it worth the hassle? You could've spent a few hundred dollars more, dealt with your 4x4 status for an extra month or two, and now you'd have coilovers that function and are not broken.

My friend's Godspeed coilovers broke the first day we installed them. Surprise? No. He made the smart choice of selling those and buying DG-5s.

lazysk8er2 · 03-09-2010, 08:27 PM

^^^the truth is said over here. even buy a used set of coilovers is a better choice.

plus you cant just slam a stock 240 gotta have adjustable arms to fix camber issues and then you have sunken wheels which look like ass.

might as well be stock since the car is stock. getting made fun of with a stock car is better than being made fun of with a badly built car.

as for your issue you need to explain what the noise is.

lilrusty · 03-09-2010, 09:05 PM

buddy of mine bought the same ones and made a clunk sound too. top nut was loose.... long story short, they blew within a couple of weeks... you get what you pay for.....

c-los13 · 03-09-2010, 09:24 PM

dang well i guess its true
they are crap
my friend just ordered some :/
now i gotta worry bout that too, thanks for all answers
plus i didnt slam the car! i just got rid off the wheel gap, thats all
ill save to get some "stance", heard they ok

Teddy · 03-09-2010, 09:53 PM

Stance is good.

Do yourself a favor and buy quality parts the first time. It will save you time and money in the end.

singlecamslam · 03-10-2010, 12:28 PM

That should be a sig ^

titangts · 03-10-2010, 05:40 PM

check the top 17mm nut ( the big one ) that holds the camber plate to the actual coilover... i thought my pillowball mount on my megan went bad..just the bolt go loose..i tightened it down and BAM noise went away.

5pecialist · 05-13-2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c-los13

when i go over bumps or little holes i hear this noise coming from the front like something is loose

Get that looked into ASAP. Don't blame the Godspeeds

It could be a Nissan lower ball joint that is worn out... which may snap while you're on the interstate & kill you

240sxrb25 · 05-13-2010, 10:30 AM

i have had the god speed rs on my car with and br25's weight on en no problems, or noises.

i then put them on my ka car and have been driving back and worward to school an hour and a half away.

been on stiff setting the whole time, idk what your all talking about haha

240sxrb25 · 05-13-2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5pecialist

Get that looked into ASAP. Don't blame the Godspeeds

It could be a Nissan lower ball joint that is worn out... which may snap while you're on the interstate & kill you

yea, worn out ball joints and bushings dont make much noise til you put stiff coils on, then the noises come and ppl blame the coils

nissancooper · 07-10-2010, 03:08 AM

Ya. I've had my godspeeds for a year and a half now and no problems. These coilovers are made in the same factory as alot of the big name brands. Cheap way is the only way for some of us. HAHA! I hope to get K sports soon though. Lol.

ayuaddict · 07-10-2010, 03:27 AM

Holy shit. Reading this thread makes me want to cut my dick off, i don't want to bring any offspring into a world full of retards like yourselves. I can't believe how nice Teddy is, actually trying to help you idiots.

I LUV MY S13 · 07-10-2010, 03:39 AM

Tein Basics arent expensive and are way better than any lower end shit

Alex_V · 07-10-2010, 03:01 PM

God I really need to make a how to with pics or a video of how to shake down and inspect your front end.

Go to some one with a good impact gun and gun down the giant top nut on all 4 coils. They may/will be loose, that will cause a lot of bad noises and obviously wear that is avoidable.

Also take it to a shop that does free inspections, there should be a reputable place around.

But its an s13, its probably due for at least one or two tie rods, or if its a really high mileage chassy it might need a ball joint or control arm bushing.

Also the other most common thing is not tightening the coilover collars all the way. Tighten them as much as you can, other wise they can loosen up over time and drop your car while you are driving.

PS I have god speeds on my s13. I had cuscos I picked up super cheap and they are nice, but they wore out. When my friend was about to sell his car we traded for his 400mile old godspeeds and I've put about 10K miles on them so far. They are great budget coils, as mine are super comfy for the daily drivers and are very adjustable.

But my next set of coils will be stance GR+'s, Buddy club racing specs or maybe DG-5s or ideally Racing Gears....

~Alex

HAWAII · 07-12-2010, 12:52 AM

Yes please don't blame the coils instantly, you have a car that is more than 10 years old and you put a stiff coilover on it. It is bound to happen sooner or later, even if you put godspeed, silkroads or motons on it, a car's suspension consist more than the coilover. Please check everything from top to bottom, tighten everything and come back here and report the outcome.

!Zar! · 07-12-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nissancooper

Ya. I've had my godspeeds for a year and a half now and no problems. These coilovers are made in the same factory as alot of the big name brands. Cheap way is the only way for some of us. HAHA! I hope to get K sports soon though. Lol.

Sources please.

5pecialist · 07-12-2010, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayuaddict

Holy shit. Reading this thread makes me want to cut my dick off, i don't want to bring any offspring into a world full of retards like yourselves.

Forget your medicine today?

20 til 3 · 07-13-2010, 12:56 PM

if you would have researched your coilovers when you bought them you would have noticed that everyone says to go over your godspeeds and tighten them up before you drive with them... there are alot of loose bolts/nuts

but, if you take care of your car and dont go plowing through every pothole you shouldnt have blow-out problems, i personally have godspeeds, but i have been to busy to install yet

kouki_attic!! · 08-19-2010, 01:10 AM

yes im new to the fourms but i just have to say its funny to me how people flame on these coilovers and dont even know a thing about them except the price =)

articdragon192 · 08-19-2010, 01:29 AM

Really? Bump an old dead thread, just to talk trash to people who knock on a cheap coilover? Really?

PoorMans180SX · 08-19-2010, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kouki_attic!!

yes im new to the fourms but i just have to say its funny to me how people flame on these coilovers and dont even know a thing about them except the price =)

Go back to NICO.

singlecamslam · 08-19-2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kouki_attic!!

yes im new to the fourms but i just have to say its funny to me how people flame on these coilovers and dont even know a thing about them except the price =)

We know that they're GARBAGE, worse than megan, thats saying something.

03-09-2010, 07:19 PM	#1
c-los13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edinburg, Texas Age: 35 Posts: 446 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	godspeed coilovers going bad? long story short.... bought s13 ka few months ago, sold my clean miata and got coilovers for the s13 and pay debts i found some godspeed rs off ebay, installed em and the car got a whole new look awesome! here is my question when i go over bumps or little holes i hear this noise coming from the front like something is loose, i know how coilovers feel but this is different. i was thinking "old bushings" or "old control arms" but i just heard about this other guy with the same problem.... anyone heard bout this??????? thanks for reading, sorry im new to this....

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ZenkiKid Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 34 Posts: 3,284 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	You get what you pay for, why not pay a couple more hundred and get at least some megans? now you about to pay double...sucka.

03-09-2010, 08:04 PM	#7
c-los13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edinburg, Texas Age: 35 Posts: 446 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i guess they were fine, i mean they were brand new yeah i know theyre cheap, thats all i could get, i think coilovers are a must! i dont like 240s that look like 4x4! its clunk!!!!! top nut? mean that thing you adjusted with?

03-09-2010, 08:05 PM	#8
c-los13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edinburg, Texas Age: 35 Posts: 446 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	adjusted it with? *

03-09-2010, 09:05 PM	#11
lilrusty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 648 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	buddy of mine bought the same ones and made a clunk sound too. top nut was loose.... long story short, they blew within a couple of weeks... you get what you pay for.....

03-09-2010, 09:24 PM	#12
c-los13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edinburg, Texas Age: 35 Posts: 446 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dang well i guess its true they are crap my friend just ordered some :/ now i gotta worry bout that too, thanks for all answers plus i didnt slam the car! i just got rid off the wheel gap, thats all ill save to get some "stance", heard they ok

03-10-2010, 05:40 PM	#15
titangts Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: charlotte Posts: 666 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	check the top 17mm nut ( the big one ) that holds the camber plate to the actual coilover... i thought my pillowball mount on my megan went bad..just the bolt go loose..i tightened it down and BAM noise went away.

05-13-2010, 10:30 AM	#17
240sxrb25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: omaha, ne Age: 34 Posts: 451 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i have had the god speed rs on my car with and br25's weight on en no problems, or noises. i then put them on my ka car and have been driving back and worward to school an hour and a half away. been on stiff setting the whole time, idk what your all talking about haha

07-10-2010, 03:08 AM	#19
nissancooper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ya. I've had my godspeeds for a year and a half now and no problems. These coilovers are made in the same factory as alot of the big name brands. Cheap way is the only way for some of us. HAHA! I hope to get K sports soon though. Lol.

07-10-2010, 03:27 AM	#20
ayuaddict Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Socal Age: 35 Posts: 4,017 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Holy shit. Reading this thread makes me want to cut my dick off, i don't want to bring any offspring into a world full of retards like yourselves. I can't believe how nice Teddy is, actually trying to help you idiots.

07-10-2010, 03:39 AM	#21
I LUV MY S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norwalk, Los Angeles Age: 34 Posts: 3,349 Trader Rating: (35) Rides Gallery: I LUV MY S13 Feedback Score: 35 reviews	Tein Basics arent expensive and are way better than any lower end shit __________________ -Jorge

07-10-2010, 03:01 PM	#22
Alex_V Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Col,OH Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	God I really need to make a how to with pics or a video of how to shake down and inspect your front end. Go to some one with a good impact gun and gun down the giant top nut on all 4 coils. They may/will be loose, that will cause a lot of bad noises and obviously wear that is avoidable. Also take it to a shop that does free inspections, there should be a reputable place around. But its an s13, its probably due for at least one or two tie rods, or if its a really high mileage chassy it might need a ball joint or control arm bushing. Also the other most common thing is not tightening the coilover collars all the way. Tighten them as much as you can, other wise they can loosen up over time and drop your car while you are driving. PS I have god speeds on my s13. I had cuscos I picked up super cheap and they are nice, but they wore out. When my friend was about to sell his car we traded for his 400mile old godspeeds and I've put about 10K miles on them so far. They are great budget coils, as mine are super comfy for the daily drivers and are very adjustable. But my next set of coils will be stance GR+'s, Buddy club racing specs or maybe DG-5s or ideally Racing Gears.... ~Alex

07-12-2010, 12:52 AM	#23
HAWAII Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burbank,Ca Age: 48 Posts: 716 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Yes please don't blame the coils instantly, you have a car that is more than 10 years old and you put a stiff coilover on it. It is bound to happen sooner or later, even if you put godspeed, silkroads or motons on it, a car's suspension consist more than the coilover. Please check everything from top to bottom, tighten everything and come back here and report the outcome.

07-13-2010, 12:56 PM	#26
20 til 3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sioux falls SD Age: 36 Posts: 662 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	if you would have researched your coilovers when you bought them you would have noticed that everyone says to go over your godspeeds and tighten them up before you drive with them... there are alot of loose bolts/nuts but, if you take care of your car and dont go plowing through every pothole you shouldnt have blow-out problems, i personally have godspeeds, but i have been to busy to install yet

08-19-2010, 01:10 AM	#27
kouki_attic!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Long Beach,CA/Norfolk,VA Age: 33 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes im new to the fourms but i just have to say its funny to me how people flame on these coilovers and dont even know a thing about them except the price =)

08-19-2010, 01:29 AM	#28
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